Bad Bunny Faces Criticism After Touching Ancient Artifact During Mexico City Museum Visit
Puerto Rican global superstar Bad Bunny is facing public criticism from a major Mexican cultural institution after he was photographed touching a historical artifact during a recent museum visit in Mexico City.
The incident occurred on December 17, 2025, when Bad Bunny visited the National Museum of Anthropology. Photos posted to social media showed the artist placing his hand on a carved stone stela, a type of ancient monument displayed in the museum.
Mexican cultural authorities responded with a public statement reminding visitors including high-profile guests that physical contact with archaeological artifacts is strictly prohibited to protect fragile pieces of cultural heritage. According to the museum, staff immediately intervened, and Bad Bunny complied by removing his hand once he was informed of the rule.
The post featuring the controversial image was later deleted by the artist, but the exchange sparked a larger conversation online about the responsibility of public figures to respect cultural property.
Bad Bunny was in Mexico City as part of his ongoing “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” world tour when the museum visit took place.
This moment comes just weeks before Bad Bunny is scheduled to headline the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in February 2026, making it one of the most-talked-about news items leading up to what is expected to be one of the year’s most-watched performances.
